Pay increases worth 12.7% agreed for mechanical workers Pay increases worth 12.7% have been agreed for plumbers, pipefitters and welders in a deal that runs from January 2023 until 2026. Business • 19 hrs
200 new jobs to be created at Anord Mardix in Dundalk 200 new jobs are to be created in Dundalk by electrical engineering firm Anord Mardix. Regional • 19 hrs
New tool launched to prevent online shopping scams A new online service designed to prevent shoppers from being scammed has been launched. Business • 20 hrs
ICTU welcomes new pay-related unemployment payments The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has said it strongly supports moving away from flat-rate to pay-related social welfare benefits for PAYE workers. Business • 18 hrs
SMBC places order for 60 Airbus A320neo planes SMBC Aviation Capital placed an order for 60 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, the world's second largest aircraft leasing firm said today, without disclosing the financial … Business • 21 Nov
Irish innovation honoured at annual AI Awards Software to protect children from cyberbullying, a wearable device to diagnose Parkinson's Disease and educational tools for literacy were among the winners of this year's … Science and Technology • 21 hrs
Profits more than double at Convention Centre Dublin Pre-tax profits at the company that operates the Convention Centre Dublin (CCD) last year more than doubled to €15.24m as over 95,000 people attended the … Business • 21 hrs
EU Parliament backs new 'right to repair' rules The European Parliament has overwhelmingly backed draft legislation which will strengthen the rights of consumers to seek a repair of goods instead of a replacement. Europe • 15 hrs
OpenAI CEO sacking puts focus on EU regulatory debate As the European Union edges closer to passing a wide-ranging set of laws governing artificial intelligence, politicians and experts say the surprise ousting of OpenAI … Business • 22 hrs
Profits at Stryker Ireland increase 30% to €58.6m Pre-tax profits at one of the largest private employers in Cork, Stryker Ireland last year increased by 30% to €58.6m. Business • 20 hrs
EU October car sales up 14.6%, EV sales jump 36% New car sales in the European Union rose 14.6% in October, boosted in part by a big jump in sales of fully electric cars, while … Business • 21 Nov
Italy raises €920m from Monte dei Paschi's stake sale Italy has sold a 25% stake in bailed-out Monte dei Paschi di Siena, raising €920m and advancing plans to re-privatise the world's oldest bank two … Business • 21 Nov
UK minimum wage to jump 10% to 11.44 pounds per hour Britain's national minimum wage will increase by 10% to 11.44 pounds per hour from 10.42 pounds, the government's Treasury department said today. Business • 19 hrs
Abercrombie & Fitch lifts annual sales forecast Abercrombie & Fitch has today raised its annual net sales growth forecast, signaling strong demand for its lifestyle brands heading into the crucial Christmas shopping … Business • 22 hrs
Medtronic raises fiscal 2024 profit view Medtronic has today beaten second-quarter profit and revenue estimates and raised its annual earnings forecast, banking on strong sales in its surgical and diabetes units. Business • 22 hrs